The artwork titled “Restaurant Menu,” created in 1886 by Vincent van Gogh during his time in Paris, France, is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Rendered in ink on paper, this piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and falls within the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork presents a dual composition, combining elements of a restaurant menu with a sketch of a bustling street scene. The upper section of the artwork features loosely drawn figures walking along a tree-lined avenue, offering a glimpse into daily urban life. Below this, a handwritten menu, filled with detailed listings of food and drinks, spans the width of the paper, reflecting Van Gogh’s attention to the mundane aspects of city living. The contrast between the sketch’s energetic, spontaneous lines and the meticulous script of the menu highlights Van Gogh’s versatility as an artist.
